Incoming Iowa Wrestling recruit Leister Bowling dominated the field to win the 77 kg/169 lbs. title at the U20 Greco-Roman U.S. Open in Las Vegas.
Bowling was 4-0 with four tech falls and outscored his opponents 35-2.
In 2024 Bowling placed second at 77 kg at the U20 Greco-Roman U.S. Open.
Bowling has now qualified for the Best 2 out of 3 finals at the U20 Greco-Roman World Team Trials in Geneva, Ohio on May 30.
The U20 Greco-Roman World Championships are in Sophia, Bulgaria on August 18-19.
Bowling, from Longmont, Colorado, was a two-time state champion and three-time finalist for Mead High School.
Bowling is a member of the Iowa Wrestling Recruiting Class of 2025.
U20 Greco-Roman U.S. Open
Rd of 16: Leister Bowling(Hawkeye Wrestling Club) tech fall Ryan Muslimovic (Norse RTC) 9-0 (:42)
Quarterfinals: Leister Bowling(Hawkeye Wrestling Club) tech fall Cael Miller(Knights WC) 9-1 (3:33)
Semifinals: Leister Bowling(Hawkeye Wrestling Club) tech fall Riggin Boger (Jackrabbit WC) 8-0 1:22
Finals: Leister Bowling(Hawkeye Wrestling Club) tech fall Omaury Alverez (Level Up WC) 9-1 (1:37)
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